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To establish a National Foreign Language Coordination Council.

Introduced: November 2, 2005 See on congress.gov

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Became law

Mar 24, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Nov 2, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Nov 2, 2005

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes the National Foreign Language Coordination Council to develop and implement a national foreign language strategy. Includes heads of certain federal agencies as members of the Council.

Establishes a National Language Director, to be appointed by the President, to: (1) chair the Council; (2) develop and oversee implementation of the strategy; (3) establish formal relationships among major stakeholders, including federal, state, and local government agencies, academia, industry, labor, and heritage communities; and (4) coordinate and lead a public information campaign.

Requires the Council to consult with states to provide for designation of state contact persons. Encourages formation of state interagency councils, or designation of state lead agencies, to coordinate with the Council and state and local agencies.

What's happening now March 24, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

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